The Theatro Municipal was restored to its full glory in 2010 to mark its 100th birthday, and so grand pillars and delicate golden details once again dominate the main square in Centro’s Cinelândia.

With its iconic coastline and mountainous backdrop, Rio de Janeiro is best explored from the water. Boat tours offer a unique perspective of the city, giving visitors opportunities to admire its ...

Set apart from the bustling sights and sounds of central Rio, this remote neo-Gothic castle rests on a tucked away island in Guanabara Bay. Completed in 1889 and once a prime location for the ...

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When I asked people about Rio de Janeiro, I got a combination of different answers: “It’s one of the most beautiful cities in ...

Nearly half a million tourists are expected to descend on Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. In addition to runners, jumpers, swimmers, and gymnasts taking the stage, the city itself will be ...

Images of raucous Carnival parties, pristine beaches and the vivid colours of the landscape below Christ the Redeemer fill the minds of would-be visitors to this vibrant former capital. For many ...

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The azure waters that surrounded Sugarloaf Mountain, and the golden sands of Copacabana, are landmarks of Rio, and of Brazil as a whole. But the beauty of Rio can also be found in what you ...